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    Release Year
    2024
    ISBN
    9781250899576
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    Publisher
    Holt & Company, Henry
    ISBN-10
    1250899575
    ISBN-13
    9781250899576
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    5062953385

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Wedding People : a Novel
    Number of Pages
    384 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Humorous / Black Humor, Contemporary Women
    Publication Year
    2024
    Genre
    Fiction
    Author
    Alison Espach
    Format
    Hardcover

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    Item Height
    1.4 in
    Item Weight
    19 Oz
    Item Length
    9.4 in
    Item Width
    6.4 in

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    Trade
    LCCN
    2023-054878
    Dewey Edition
    23/eng/20231201
    Reviews
    "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle , and Star Tribune "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings that's perfect for days by the pool." -- People "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." -- Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle , Star Tribune, Goodreads, and LitHub "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter. " --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." -- Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, The #1 Indie Next Pick for August 2024 Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub "A collision of diametrically opposed life events and general drama, the likes of which we haven't seen since Maggie Shipstead's Seating Arrangements. . . . Espach has an eye for the full gamut of emotions that go hand in hand with lifelong commitment, from humor to self-involvement to pathos." --Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times Book Review "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you'll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, A New York Times Book Review Editors'' Choice The #1 Indie Next Pick for August 2024 One of The Washington Post''s 10 Noteworthy Books for July and August Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub "A collision of diametrically opposed life events and general drama, the likes of which we haven''t seen since Maggie Shipstead''s Seating Arrangements. . . . Espach has an eye for the full gamut of emotions that go hand in hand with lifelong commitment, from humor to self-involvement to pathos." --Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Espach''s wit and warmth deliver a gratifying story about how people who have given up might find a reason to start caring again." --Becky Meloan, The Washington Post "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you''ll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn''t always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It''s a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven''t stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won''t stop until I''ve made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It''s so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn''t have a disordered deficit of attention. It''s a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it...so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it...so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings that's perfect for days by the pool." -- People "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, A New York Times Book Review Editors'' Choice The #1 Indie Next Pick for August 2024 One of The Washington Post''s 10 Noteworthy Books for July and August Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub " The Wedding People is the perfect book to wrap up your summer reading. . . . heartwarming [and] hilarious." --Jenna Bush Hager, The Today Show''s #ReadwithJenna "A collision of diametrically opposed life events and general drama, the likes of which we haven''t seen since Maggie Shipstead''s Seating Arrangements. . . . Espach has an eye for the full gamut of emotions that go hand in hand with lifelong commitment, from humor to self-involvement to pathos." --Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Espach''s wit and warmth deliver a gratifying story about how people who have given up might find a reason to start caring again." --Becky Meloan, The Washington Post "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you''ll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn''t always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It''s a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven''t stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won''t stop until I''ve made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It''s so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn''t have a disordered deficit of attention. It''s a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, A New York Times Book Review Editors'' Choice The #1 Indie Next Pick for August 2024 One of The Washington Post''s 10 Noteworthy Books for July and August Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub " The Wedding People is the perfect book to wrap up your summer reading. . . . heartwarming [and] hilarious." --Jenna Bush Hager, The Today Show''s #ReadwithJenna "A collision of diametrically opposed life events and general drama, the likes of which we haven''t seen since Maggie Shipstead''s Seating Arrangements. . . . Espach has an eye for the full gamut of emotions that go hand in hand with lifelong commitment, from humor to self-involvement to pathos." --Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times Book Review "Espach''s wit and warmth deliver a gratifying story about how people who have given up might find a reason to start caring again." --Becky Meloan, The Washington Post "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you''ll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "They say a good actor can read a phone book and still keep an audience spellbound. Alison Espach is that kind of writer. She is a master of taking the seemingly mundane and creating moments that transfix." --Maren Longbella, Star Tribune "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It''s a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven''t stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won''t stop until I''ve made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It''s so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn''t have a disordered deficit of attention. It''s a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle , and Star Tribune "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings that's perfect for days by the pool." -- People "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." -- Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice The #1 Indie Next Pick for August 2024 Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub "A collision of diametrically opposed life events and general drama, the likes of which we haven't seen since Maggie Shipstead's Seating Arrangements. . . . Espach has an eye for the full gamut of emotions that go hand in hand with lifelong commitment, from humor to self-involvement to pathos." --Elisabeth Egan, The New York Times Book Review "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you'll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads, and LitHub "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you'll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine and Star Tribune "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings that's perfect for days by the pool." -- People "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings that's perfect for days by the pool." -- People "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle, Star Tribune, Goodreads , and LitHub "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you'll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter." --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." --Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling . . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of Sandwich, Named a Best Book of Summer 2024 by People Magazine , Bustle , Star Tribune, Goodreads, and LitHub "A feel-good testament to the life-altering magic of chance meetings." -- People "Full of witty dialogue and lovably imperfect characters you'll root for till the end." -- Real Simple "Filled with hilarious scenes and brilliant banter. " --Marion Winik, Newsday "By deftly invoking many popular romantic comedy tropes, Espach fills this novel with champagne-tinged fizz, while never losing sight of the more sober emotional truths that kicked off her narrative." -- Bustle "This engaging rom-com is an entertaining reminder that change isn't always negative - and often is necessary." --Connie Ogle and Carole E. Barrowman, Star Tribune "Think: Eleanor Oliphant and Meredith, Alone vibes. As of this writing, The Wedding People is my favorite book of 2024." --Isabelle Eyman, Camille Styles "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable." -- Booklist (starred review) "Sparkling. . . Readers are in for a treat." -- Publishers Weekly " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things, "Witty dialogue is just a bonus in this engrossing read centering on complex women making life-changing decisions. Recommend to readers who enjoy Sally Rooney, Curtis Sittenfeld, or Elizabeth Berg." -- Library Journal (starred review) " The Wedding People is a wickedly funny and deeply satisfying novel about a woman with nothing to lose, armed with a green dress, some chocolate wine, and a coconut pillow, cut loose to cause delightful mayhem. It's a story of lovers who turn into strangers, strangers who turn into friends, and the weird and wonderful connections that make us feel truly alive. I loved it." -- Jenny Jackson , New York Times bestselling author of Pineapple Street " The Wedding People is my very favorite kind of novel--hilarious and witty with enormous heart and characters I fell in love with. I was delighted to be at this wedding, in the middle of the drama and gossip, watching the entanglements of friendships old and new. I haven't stopped talking about this book since I finished it, and I won't stop until I've made everyone I know read it . . . so read it! Now! You can thank me later." --Jennifer Close, bestselling author of Marrying the Ketchups "Alison Espach! How does she do it? I mean, really--how? The Wedding People is so utterly, ringingly true it feels less like fiction than like a field guide to personhood. It's so funny and romantic that I sometimes laughed out loud and sometimes got actual goosebumps. I tore through it like I didn't have a disordered deficit of attention. It's a perfect novel. I loved it." --Catherine Newman, author of We All Want Impossible Things
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    The runaway New York Times bestseller A Today Show #ReadwithJenna Book Club Pick, New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice, and a #1 Indie Next Pick Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian , Time , Chicago Tribune Biblioracle, HuffPost , US Magazine , Elle , Real Simple , and Glamour A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew. It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she's actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn't here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she's dreamed of coming for years--she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she's here without him, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe's plan--which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can't stop confiding in each other. In turns absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach's The Wedding People is ultimately an incredibly nuanced and resonant look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined--and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.
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    PS3605.S59W43 2024

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